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Hilo Fight 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison comes into the arena with im bad blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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249 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith shoots in but Ellison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellison pinned against the cage. Ellison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Ellison is looking for a sweep.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ellison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ellison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison is looking to reverse the position.
Ellison prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Ellison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Ellison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ellison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ellison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ellison is looking to reverse the position.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ellison struggling a bit here.
Smith cracks Ellison with a big elbow.
Smith cracks Ellison with a big right hand but Ellison just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith cracks Ellison with a big elbow.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ellison is looking to get to half guard.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith breaks from Ellison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ellison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Antonio Ellison has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with strikes but Ellison is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Ellison is rocked!
Ellison is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Ellison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Ellison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ellison's face.
Ellison seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Ellison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith scoring with strikes but Ellison is staying in there.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ellison covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
A victorious Aaron Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada comes to the cage accompanied by Greedy Fly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Fair!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fair shoots in but no luck this time.
Fair's coach down at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fair's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Espada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fair backs up against the cage.
Espada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Espada.
Fair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Espada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Espada misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Espada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espada gets caught flat footed, as Fair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Espada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Espada is trying to break the clinch but Fair is controlling him.
Fair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guillermo Espada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Espada lands a jab to the nose.
Guillermo Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espada moves out of range as Fair throws a body kick.
Fair throws a half hearted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Espada.
Espada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Espada misses with a double jab
and Fair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Espada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fair eats them both and turns towards Espada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada misses with a combination
and Fair counters by moving into the clinch.
Espada wants to get back to striking at distance but Fair won't allow it.
Espada struggles to land a body shot inside as Fair controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Espada.
Espada lands a glancing blow to the side of Fair's head.
Fair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fair moves into the clinch.
Fair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Espada, as that shot connected.
Espada lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fair. Espada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espada scores with the left hand. Fair knows he should have avoided that one.
Espada throws a combination that misses
and Fair counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Espada misses with the combination.
Espada fails to land with a series of punches.
Espada swinging wildly here.
Fair dodges the punch combination from Espada.
A decent looking cross lands there for Espada.
Espada throws a right and a left that Fair avoids nicely.
Espada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fair slips a jab and a cross from Espada.
Espada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada swings for the body but Fair moves out of range.
Fair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Espada moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Espada.
Espada throws a series of punches but Fair avoids them all with ease.
Espada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Fair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fair has a takedown stuffed.
Fair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Espada circles away.
Guillermo Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Fair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fair.
Espada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Espada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Espada.
Espada scores with a body shot.
Fair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Espada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Espada scores with a one two! Fair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Espada to score with a decent uppercut.
Espada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Espada misses with a double jab.
Espada looks to land a combination but Fair avoids it well.
Fair gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada looks to score with a jab to the body but Fair is just out of range.
Espada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fair has time to react.
Espada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fair blocks a jab.
Fair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Espada tries to bum rush Fair with a series of wild strikes but Fair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Espada just misses with a punch to the body.
Espada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Espada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fair.
Espada throws a right hand that Fair ducks under and follows up with a left that Fair also avoids with ease.
Espada gets caught flat footed, as Fair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Espada has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fair has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fair manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Espada misses with the combination.
Espada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Espada lands a nice hook to Fair's body. Fair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Espada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fair can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espada scores with a one two! Fair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Espada works over Fair's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Espada.
Fair slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fair.
Fair bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Espada explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Espada blocks a head kick by Fair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Espada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fair at a distance.
Espada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fair.
Espada swinging wildly here.
Espada tries to bum rush Fair with a series of wild strikes but Fair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Espada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Espada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fair shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Espada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fair won't allow Espada to get back to his feet.
Espada manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fair prevents a body shot from Espada.
Espada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fair breaks the clinch.
Espada throws a series of punches but Fair avoids them all with ease.
Fair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Espada avoids it really well and circles away.
Espada catches Fair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fair shoots in but Espada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Espada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fair drops his hands momentarily and Espada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Espada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Espada does no damage.
A head kick misses from Fair.
Fair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Espada.
Espada checks a leg kick nicely.
Espada looks to land a combination. Fair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Espada misses with a body shot.
Espada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fair under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair slips a jab and a cross from Espada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Espada.
Espada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fair was well out of range. Poor timing from Espada.
Espada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Espada misses with a few strikes there.
Espada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fair defending well as Espada loads up on a big left hand.
Espada is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fair doesn't manage to clinch there - Espada circles away.
Fair tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Espada misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fair moves away from the strike by Espada.
Fair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Espada.
Fair tries to clinch up.
Espada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Espada swinging wildly here.
Fair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Fair coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dwayne Fair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fair tries to move into range but Espada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair doesn't manage to clinch there - Espada circles away.
Espada scores with a nice strike.
Espada lands a body shot.
Espada blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Espada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guillermo Espada is winning the standup battle so far.
Espada lands a two punch combo.
Espada looks to land a combination but Fair avoids it well.
Espada scores with a one two! Fair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Espada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Espada blocks a head kick by Fair.
Fair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fair throws a nice looking combination but Espada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espada misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Espada pinned against the cage. Espada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Espada slaps away a takedown attempt from Fair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guillermo Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Fair.
Jab from Espada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Espada misses with the combination.
Guillermo Espada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Espada does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Espada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Espada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Espada!
During a confident post fight interview, Guillermo Espada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cocaine Blues. Rex McLain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex McLain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McLain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie has hold of McLain's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McLain seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McLain is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McLain is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sailor Gracie!
In defeat, Rex McLain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Perhaps I took a misstep in my training. I'd give credit to my opponent, but the fight was bullshit. You have just managed to avoid certain death in a cage. Perhaps a rematch is in order? Thanks for letting me fight. Fans, coaches, promotors, calvin, thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heraclio Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brhy Von Tengundav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brhy Von Tengundav has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heraclio Caro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brhy Von Tengundav!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caro misses with a looping left.
Von Tengundav lands a nice shot to the body.
Caro slips under a jab from Von Tengundav.
We've been hearing reports that Caro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Caro throws out a loose jab but Von Tengundav uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Caro.
Caro misses with a hook.
Caro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caro misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Von Tengundav.
Von Tengundav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caro.
Von Tengundav scores with a nice strike.
Von Tengundav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caro doesn't seem bothered though.
Caro moves away from the strike by Von Tengundav.
Caro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Tengundav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caro manages to avoid it.
Von Tengundav lands a jab to Caro's midsection.
Von Tengundav looks to score with a jab to the body but Caro is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Von Tengundav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Tengundav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Tengundav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caro was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Tengundav.
Brhy Von Tengundav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Tengundav fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Caro misses.
Von Tengundav slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Tengundav throws a lazy right hand but Caro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caro misses with a body shot.
Von Tengundav misses with a left hand
and Caro counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Brhy Von Tengundav has been cut.
A cross from Von Tengundav lands.
Von Tengundav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caro.
Von Tengundav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Tengundav looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caro cracks Von Tengundav with an open hand slap.
Caro throws a big shot that misses.
Caro throws out a loose jab but Von Tengundav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Tengundav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caro finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Tengundav's head.
Von Tengundav walks straight into a right hand from Caro - that's dropped him! Caro jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Von Tengundav from any more punishment! Von Tengundav complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heraclio Caro!
During a confident post fight interview, Heraclio Caro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urutaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbossa somewhat.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urutaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Barbossa.
No joy there for Urutaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbossa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barbossa prevents Urutaka from standing back up.
Barbossa is working for a submission of some sort.
Urutaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Urutaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbossa on the ground.
Barbossa trying to mount his opponent but Urutaka defends it.
Barbossa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Urutaka actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa is looking to pass Urutaka's guard but actually Urutaka recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbossa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Urutaka wants to sweep here but Barbossa controlling him for the moment.
Barbossa wants to stand but Urutaka is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa trying to control but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Jake Barbossa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barbossa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbossa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Urutaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbossa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbossa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbossa goes for a double leg but Urutaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urutaka continues to drive forward.
Urutaka leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Urutaka.
Barbossa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Urutaka is defending well.
Kai Urutaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barbossa.
Barbossa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Urutaka is defending well.
Barbossa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urutaka walks away with a smile on his face. Barbossa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barbossa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urutaka.
Barbossa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urutaka sprawls well. Urutaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbossa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbossa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka throws a combination. Barbossa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oooooh!!! Urutaka has knocked Barbossa down with a huge combo! Urutaka steps away and waves a wobbly Barbossa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barbossa is rocked!
It looks like Jake Barbossa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urutaka forces Barbossa back against the cage and clinches.
Barbossa is still on wobbly legs! Can Urutaka finish him?
Urutaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbossa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urutaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barbossa with a big uppercut! Barbossa tries to clinch up but Urutaka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barbossa to the mat! Barbossa covers up and Urutaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Urutaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annoying Kids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Let the Dawgs Out - Baha Men. Kiko Mendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiko Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Annoying Kids!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kids stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kiko Mendez has been cut.
Kids cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kids changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Kids finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kids sends Mendez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kids is motioning to the referee to let Mendez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crack! Kids connects with the perfect overhand right and Mendez falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kids!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Annoying Kids!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grap Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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289 lbs
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grap Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Smith!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Dummy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dummy tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith wants to clinch up but Dummy keeps it at a distance.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Dummy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dummy shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Dummy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Smith tries to control the position but Dummy now has his back.
Dummy is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dummy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dummy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dummy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dummy controlling the positon.
Dummy misses with a punch to the head.
Smith holding both Dummy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dummy working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Smith is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dummy has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Smith taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grap Dummy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amr Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Radman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendragon comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones. Radman has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amr Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Radman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Radman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Radman or perhaps it was just good defense by Pendragon which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
Radman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pendragon scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radman. That did some damage!
Radman shoots in and drives through. Pendragon sprawls well.
Amr Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Radman.
Radman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Radman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pendragon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Radman.
Radman looks winded!
Pendragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pendragon catches Radman with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Radman forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amr Pendragon!
Amr Pendragon made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dark Side in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Wojtk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan The Drunk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojtk scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dan The Drunk has been cut.
Wojtk Rushes The Drunk and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! The Drunk is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Wojtk Piles on the pressure and The Drunk crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Wojtk!
Damon Wojtk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flynn Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
193 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flynn Adams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace forces Adams back against the cage and clinches.
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Adams is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wallace after a bit of a struggle.
William Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Adams.
Adams has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams has clasped his hands together around Wallace's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wallace prevents Adams from moving into mount.
Wallace's coaches at Hilo Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
Adams advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace holds of for dear life.
Adams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Wallace defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adams.
Wallace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throwing strikes here but Wallace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wallace prevents Adams from taking his back.
Adams goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wallace stops Adams from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adams is proving hard to escape from.
Wallace trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Adams wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Adams working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Wallace throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Wallace will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looks like Flynn Adams has been cut.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
William Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Wallace.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
That has opened up Flynn Adams's cut even more.
Wallace is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Adams is in big trouble! Wallace is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Adams. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). William Wallace!
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